Alto Adige G. Kettmeir 1966
The 1966 Alto Adige from Casa vinicola G. Kettmeir is a white wine produced in the northernmost part of Italy. Located in Caldaro, the estate operates within the Trentino-Alto Adige region, an area deeply influenced by its alpine surroundings. This specific release is classified as a Vino Pregiato dell'Alto Adige and is presented in a 720ml bottle with an alcohol content of 12.5%.
This wine is made from Traminer aromatico, internationally recognized as Gewürztraminer. While this grape variety is frequently cultivated in wine regions such as Alsace, Germany, and California, it has a well-established presence in the high-altitude vineyards of Northern Italy, where the local topography dictates the growing conditions.
Alto Adige, also known by its German name Südtirol, sits on the border with Austria and Switzerland. This location brings a strong Austrian cultural heritage to the area, often reflected in bilingual place names and wine labels. The geographical landscape is dominated by the Alps and the Dolomites, with vineyards planted in valleys and on steep mountain slopes that reach elevations of over 1,000 meters above sea level. The climate combines alpine and Mediterranean influences; the northern mountain ranges act as a shield against extreme cold, while warm air currents from the south travel up through the valleys.
The soil composition in Alto Adige is highly complex and varies significantly over short distances. The underground features a diverse mix of limestone, dolomite rock, volcanic porphyry, quartz, slate, and ancient glacial deposits. These stony soils, combined with the significant variations in altitude and the cool climate of the Trentino-Alto Adige region, provide the foundation for the area's wine production, which is defined by a strong local identity and alpine precision.
The history of the wine
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Trentino Alto Adige
Trentino Alto Adige is an alpine-influenced wine region in northern Italy, where the vineyards lie among mountains, valleys and cool altitudes. The region effectively comprises two distinct wine identities: Trentino to the south and Alto Adige, or Südtirol, to the north. Trentino is especially known for Trento DOC, sparkling wine made by the classic method, as well as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Teroldego and Marzemino. Alto Adige is known for elegant, fresh and aromatic wines from Pinot Grigio, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Bianco, Schiava, Lagrein and Pinot Nero. The cool climate, the great differences in altitude and the limestone, porphyry and stony soils give wines with high freshness, pure fruit and clear precision. The region is known for alpine wines with balance, elegance and a strong local identity.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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